Hermitage Panthers (Richmond, VA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Godwin Eagles (Richmond, VA), 53-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hermitage upgrades its record to 6-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to L.C. Bird (Chesterfield, VA) to play the Skyhawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 27. The Skyhawks come into the bout with a record of 4-1. L.C. Bird won 71-19 in their recent league bout against Huguenot (Richmond, VA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Colonial Forge Eagles (Stafford, VA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Godwin will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 69-33 league win over Stafford (Falmouth, VA).